2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · AV14 XUH

The July 2026 test at 77,490 miles returned a pass, yet the advisory list reveals a persistent pattern of front tyre edge wear and a perishing offside rear tyre. This latest result sits within a stable but ageing maintenance trend; the vehicle passes annually but consistently flags suspension and tyre geometry issues that suggest deferred replacement rather than proactive upkeep. Mileage accumulation has run at a steady 6,400 to 6,500 miles per year since 2017, with no unexplained gaps or spikes that would indicate heavy commercial use or prolonged storage. The 2025 test at 71,506 miles and the 2024 test at 65,886 miles confirm this regular annual cycle, placing the current reading exactly where a typical private Fiesta would be expected. A buyer should focus inspection on the front suspension geometry and rear axle integrity. The nearside front lower ball joint failed for excessive wear in July 2025 at 71,506 miles, and both rear swivel pins and bushes were recorded as excessively worn in July 2021 at 51,156 miles; neither item has reappeared as an advisory since, so verification of replacement is essential. Front brake discs were noted as worn, pitted and scored in that same 2021 failure, and while they have not been cited since, their condition warrants close measurement. The recurring front tyre edge wear across four consecutive tests from 2020 to 2026 points to a persistent alignment fault or worn control arm bushes that simple tyre replacement will not cure.